Achievements

Our broadly-based, comprehensive program in pediatric oncology research is built on a solid foundation of success.

Achievements include:

$10 million in research grants and funding

Three scientists recently recruited to the site

186 publications from primary members over the last five years and 89 from secondary members for a total of 275 (55 publications per year)

Several clinicians with expertise and interest in research recently recruited to BC Children's Hospital, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority

68 fellows, students and other trainees given comprehensive training opportunities in research

Phase II and III clinical trials undertaken, with over 600 patients currently registered in studies

On-site, local, provincial, national and international collaborations

Invitations to address and organize international meetings

Nine patents written

Numerous collaborations with industry, particularly in the area of drugs acting on proteins found to be potential targets for therapy in pediatric oncology

Both representation on and leadership for numerous international committees involved in articulating strategies for childhood cancer basic, translational and clinical research

Donate to Research

We believe there’s nothing we can’t do with your support. It can take years to turn scientific breakthrough into new interventions and treatments. Funding helps speed the pace of change. When given the resources, we can bring transformative therapies – and hope – out of the laboratory and into the clinic to save and improve children’s lives.